Read the text and fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold.
New Year’s Eve is celebrated on December 31st in 6) ……… (west)countries. It is a time for people to welcome the coming of the new year.
In London, for example, 7) ……… (prepare) for New Year’s Eve begin weeks in advance. Everything is decorated in the 8) ……… (tradition)way – tinsel, streamers and balloons are hung and “Happy New Year” signs are placed in windows. Party hats and tooters are bought in 9) ……… (anticipate) of the celebration.
On New Year’s Eve, some people attend parties while others choose to go to a pub or disco. Food and drinks are served and 10) ……… (live) music is played while party-goers chat or dance the night away. At midnight the sound of popping corks can be heard as champagne bottles are opened and the 11) ………(bubble) drink is served. Many people spend the evening at Trafalgar Square. Crowds gather and wait for 12 o’clock when the chimes of the 12) ……… (fame) Big Ben ring out. Everyone begins to sing 13) ……… (happy) and wish each other a happy and 14) ……… (health) new year.
No matter where New Year’s Eve is spent, the feeling is the same. People 15) ……… (cheerful) celebrate this joyful occasion.